In this episode, join me as I dive into the transformative world of storytelling and poetry. Discover how stories connect us, heal us, and inspire creativity, as I shares my own personal journey of embracing my inner writer and storyteller.
Episode Highlights:
• The Inspiration Behind the Podcast: Why “Mindful Poetic Stories” became the perfect title for this creative endeavour.
• The Power of Untold Stories: Exploring Maya Angelou's quote, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
• Reframing Poetry: How I helps others overcome the “poetry block” by showing them that poems can be simply stories that rhyme.
• The Legacy of Storytelling: I share my Irish heritage, the role of seanchoiche (Irish storytelling event), and my great-uncle PJ's poetic legacy.
• Writing as Therapy: How poetic storytelling has been a source of healing, reflection, and creativity for me and her coaching clients.
• The Evolution of Creativity: From childhood doubts to embracing her creative voice, I share my reflection on the journey to self-belief.
• A Thought-Provoking Call to Action: Why writing down your thoughts and stories can ignite self-discovery and transformation.
Quotes to Reflect On:
• “What do a book, the mind, and an umbrella have in common? They’re at their best when open.”
• “Stories create community, enable us to see through the eyes of others, and open us to the claims of others.” – Peter Forbes
• “A mind full of conclusions is a closed, dead mind; a living mind is a free mind, learning and never concluding.” – Krishnamurti Links Mentioned:
• Journeys into Genealogy Podcast: Patricia's episode on uncovering her great-uncle PJ's legacy.
• Poem Recommendation: "This Be the Verse" by Philip Larkin.
• Storytelling Event: Follow Seanchoíche by Ciaran Gaffney for themed storytelling evenings.
• Thomas Goulding’s Poem “The Seanchai”: Watch here. Takeaway Challenge:
Grab a notebook or journal, jot down your thoughts and inspirations from today’s episode, and explore your own unique stories. You might uncover a storyteller within you! Stay open, stay creative, and join Patricia next week for more mindful poetic stories and reflections.
Connect with Patricia:
• Instagram: pacoaching_foryou
• Email:hello@pacoaching.co.uk
• Website: www.pacoaching.co.uk • https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-ahern-7209561aa/
